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USA Hauling & Recylcing, Inc.

Contact with hot objects or substances — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at USA Hauling & Recylcing, Inc. in ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT
Employer USA Hauling & Recylcing, Inc. Report ID 2017087460
Address 15 Mullen Rd City, State ZIP ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT 06082
Event Date August 4, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Second degree heat (thermal) burns Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Contact with hot objects or substances Source of Injury Water
Industry (NAICS) 562219 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.94000, -72.59000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a power washing tool when it sprayed hot pressurized water on his legs, causing second degree burns to his outer left ankle. He was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On August 4, 2017, a worker at USA Hauling & Recylcing, Inc. in ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with water identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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